MAN(NING) OF THE MOMENT

Over 13 memorable seasons under center for the Colts, Peyton Manning had many wonderful moments. In the first installment of looking at his accomplishments, Colts.com identifies key moments and achievements in Manning’s career.

INDIANAPOLIS – For the Colts, Peyton Manning was one of the most celebrated and gifted players in club history. He directed offenses that were prolific throughout his career.

Manning’s playing career with the club ended on Wednesday. Here is part one of a two-part look at his accomplishments:

MANNING NOTABLE MOMENTS

April 18, 1998 – Selected as first overall pick in NFL Draft.

August 8, 1998 – First NFL pass was 48-yard TD strike to Marvin Harrison at Seattle

(preseason).

September 6, 1998 – Made debut vs. Miami in 24-15 loss.

October 4, 1998 – Won first regular-season game against San Diego, 17-12.

January 16, 2000 – First playoff game with club was 19-16 loss to Tennessee.

November 11, 2001 – Missed one play with injury vs. Miami, the only one missed until 2011.

September 28, 2003 – Had club-record six touchdown passes in 55-21 win at New Orleans.

October 6, 2003 – Led 38-35 OT win at Tampa Bay as team erased 35-14 deficit in last four

minutes, an NFL first.

January 2, 2004 – Won first NFL Most Valuable Player honor (shared with Steve McNair).

September 26, 2004 – Had five TD passes as club threw on game’s first 22 plays in 45-31 win

over Green Bay and QB-Brett Favre.

October 31, 2004 – Set club record with 472 passing yards at Kansas City.

December 26, 2004 – Set NFL seasonal record with 49th TD pass (to Brandon Stokley) vs. San Diego, a mark held by QB-Dan Marino.

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